The world of trading—and more specifically trading platforms—is constantly evolving. New platforms emerge all the time; one of the most recent is ProjectX, for example.
And today, another company has entered the platform race: Tickblaze.
Tickblaze is owned by NeuroStreet, which acquired a platform that was still under development and perfected it by integrating a comprehensive ecosystem for traders—both in terms of the algorithmic tools it offers and the community aspect of the site, where posts are made available only to holders of an active Tickblaze license.
1. A Genesis Focused on Excellence
Behind Tickblaze is Sean Kozac, a veteran of algorithmic trading since 2015. He
managed multiple accounts on Collective2 and is now, via NeuroStreet, the
leading developer of applications for NinjaTrader. He realized that no existing
platform combined hedge‑fund‑level infrastructure with everyday user‑friendliness.
Rather than build from scratch—a multi‑year endeavor—NeuroStreet chose to
acquire Tickblaze and bring it to its fullest potential.
2.
Discretionary/Algorithmic Duality: Two Worlds in One
Sean himself cites Tickblaze's greatest asset as its dual architecture:
- Discretionary: A clear, ergonomic space for chart analysis, indicators, and manual execution—similar to most platforms (Quantower, ATAS, etc.).
- Algorithmic:
A relatively unique engine in the retail‑platform world, originally
designed for hedge funds, enabling large‑scale deployment, back‑testing,
and optimization of automated strategies.
This "two‑in‑one" design lets users switch between modes as needed without ever changing software or paying extra fees—fees that can be extremely costly, especially on the algorithmic side.
3.
A Universal, Neutral Platform
Unlike some competitors confined to a single market (stocks, futures, or forex), Tickblaze breaks through barriers:
- Multi‑asset: Stocks, futures, currencies, cryptocurrencies…
- Broker‑neutral: Integrations with nearly all global brokers, so you keep absolute control of your capital.
- For everyone: From the novice seeking step‑by‑step guidance to the quantitative quant refining their algorithms.
4.
A Community and Free Resources
As mentioned above, NeuroStreet didn't just revamp a platform—it merged its entire educational ecosystem (trading schools, live trading rooms, online courses) directly into Tickblaze!
- Live trading rooms several times a week, covering various assets (stocks, futures, etc.).
- Open‑source indicators and scripts available for free download.
- Challenges and leaderboards: cash rewards for the most active contributors.
- Personalized
support: remote installation, guided onboarding, and a team available from
day one.
The result? Savings of thousands—or even tens of thousands—of dollars on trainings and indicators that would normally be paid (for NinjaTrader, for example), plus an unparalleled support network.
How to Get Started: Special Phoenix Offer
If you're a Phoenix customer, you benefit from an exceptional 84% discount on Tickblaze: just $34 per month as an add‑on at checkout. It's a rare opportunity to test it without sacrificing quality—it's by far the best price available for Tickblaze.
If you'd like to dive deeper, I was lucky enough to interview Sean for about twenty minutes to ask how he got here and what he has planned next!
Happy trading!